Slightly off topic, but...
Are ATCOs insured in any way against such criminal prosecutions as the one in the programme? Seemed quite scary that the controller in the programme was immediately arrested under suspicion of 'multiple manslaughter'...
Do ATCOs (NATS), in their contracts, receive loss of license insurance as many commercial pilots do? Just an interesting thought. If any of you guys and galls in the know can clear this up, it'd be much appreciated!
And the programme itself...interesting points made, and disconcerting to watch, but I have to agree that too many technical errors and false representation of procedures were used to 'scare' the general public. Come on Beeb, get the facts right before taking the plunge.